It was Kristine's turn to babysit me today. We headed up the hospital after my Noon pumping. I could tell right away that Finn was agitated. The nurse said they were giving him a blood transfusion (something they told us yesterday would be a possibility for today). During the transfusion they had the cover off his isolette to monitor him. He kept moving around and trying to lift his body off the bed. The doctor came over and said they were a little concerned about his intestines because they appeared to be full (but Finn had a really poopy diaper earlier). They did an x-ray and it appeared to just be air from the CPAP. So, they decided to put a tube from his mouth into his stomach to help vent the extra air out (he didn't like the procedure and cried a little...broke my heart!). After they did that, he seemed to calm down. I think it helped putting the cover back on so it wasn't so bright for him. It was a tough visit for mom.
They did another ultrasound of Finn's head this morning, and while the official results weren't back yet, the doctor said everything looked normal and good. Yeah! They discontinued his feedings until his stomach and intestines are back to normal...but he weighed 1 lb, 14 oz yesterday. Almost back to his birth weight! Keep growing little boy!
The nurse said they didn't want me to do Kangaroo Care during the visit since he wasn't very stable or settled. I was disappointed, but completely understood. Jim and I will be going back tonight after work, so maybe Finn will be more stable then but if not, there is always this weekend.
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Tough visit to say the least!
The Gophers won hockey for him last night, too (5-1)...they've been awfully good to Finn so far!
Keep growing, Finn!! Keep up the good work!
Hi everyone,
We just took a picture of Finnegan to Granny that Les had enlarged and it was the first one that, at last, allowed her to really be able to see him. She is delighted at the first glimpse of her "Great-Great"--Again she tells the story of her birth in 1908-arriving at 2 pounds. She was packed in cotton, placed in a shoe box and kept in the cook stove, along with her twin sister. I guess that was the NICU back then. She feels just as you do in that her response was, "I can't wait to hold him." She is ready to come see him as soon as she can find a ride!!!! :)
Reminds me that we should not wonder too much where Finnegan gets as least part of his determination. You are in our thoughts and Granny is looking at that picture non-stop and loving it. We all send our best. Keep the faith.
Love,
DeAnn, Les, and Granny
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